Michiko

Michiko

Writer held captive in a bunker somewhere in South East Asia. It's okay, though. I heard LCD Soundsystem reformed and that's all that really matters to me.

15 Things College Never Taught You About The Real World

You’d think your time on campus was enough preparation for the outside world, but no. Those years were just the tip of the cold, unforgiving iceberg also known as life. Unfortunately, there is no course called Real World 101, and neither is there a post-graduation survival guide. But…

Here’s Why New Parents In Finland Are Better Off Than You

Some countries are just more awesome at certain things. Take Finland. The Finnish government gives all expecting and adoptive parents a “maternity package” to celebrate the arrival of their newest family member. Each box contains different gender neutral items for the…

21 Things You Should Never Say To Plus-Size Women

Every person’s body is unique. We are all built differently, but for some reason people think there’s nothing wrong with judging plus-size women. Well, there is. We’ve heard it all, and are fed up with it. Who wouldn’t get tired of all…

12 Things Every TV Series Addict Knows To Be True

There’s really nothing wrong with having a favorite TV show, but there’s a fine line between recreation and addiction. You know what we’re talking about: whole days just slouching around in your PJs, binge eating chips and old pizza, and compulsively watching…

15 Signs Being Ladylike Definitely Isn’t Your Thing

Do you skip the cocktail and go for a beer? Is wearing heels more of a physical challenge than a fashion statement? Are sweatpants your best friend? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, the chances are that being a polished and refined member…

9 Signs Flirting Is Just Not Your Forte

You know what I’m talking about: Googling ‘how to flirt’, getting text messages idiot-proofed by a trusted friend before hitting the ‘send’ button, observing mating behaviour in clubs and bars… We are the people who just aren’t good at flirting, but…

The 10 Unspoken Commandments Of Social Media

And the Geeks said unto the masses, go into your darkened rooms, and be there: and I will give thee tablets, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest follow them. And the noobs rose up, and…